Historical & Heritage Tours in Southeast Brazil

Downtown Sao Paulo can be a bit overwhelming to navigate on your own, so let an informative guide point out its architectural features, cultural spaces, contemporary art and traditional eateries. On this 5-hour walking tour you'll view the impressive Martinelli building and sample feijoada, the national dish. Set out on a Saturday from S e Cathedral to explore the city center when it is not quite so bustling as on weekdays.

Learn about the Jewish heritage of Rio de Janeiro on this 4-hour private tour. With a local guide, enjoy the flexibility to customize your own tour according to your interests. Visit Itzhak Rabin Park to enjoy spectacular views over Botafogo beach and Sugar Loaf. See Chaim Weitzman Square and a public school named after Anne Frank. Head to the Jewish Museum and the Grand Temple, a beautiful building from 1932. See the Clube Israelita Brasileiro and Beth El Synagogue in Copacabana, as well as the Beit Lubavitch Synagogue and the Midrash Cultural Center in Leblon. Along the way, enjoy personal attention and informed commentary from your guide. Round-trip transportation from Rio hotels is included.